OPI Swiss Collection for Fall 2010 Swatches & Review – Part I
OPI Swiss for fall 2010 is here!
This collection is made up of twelve new colors. One half of the collection is shimmery metallics, and the other is cremes. Today I’ve got the shimmery (better half) of the collection for ya.
The formula on these was pretty nice. They were thick and I got good coverage after three coats for most (some were two).
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Glitzerland
Glitzerland is a C3PO gold metallic. I always think of C3PO when I see this color and that makes me happy. Love this gold because it’s not real warm, and suits my skin tone nicely. It’s got little flecks of other colors in it as well. This was two, very un-streaky coats.
The Color To Watch
The Color To Watch is a lavender with blue and pink shimmer. Totally in love with this color, it’s so pretty! This was three coats.
Cuckoo For This Color
Cuckoo For This Color is a deep emerald green with multi-colored shimmer. I love this kind of green and don’t actually think I have too many like it. This was three coats.
Lucerne-Tainly Look Marvelous
Lucerne-Tainly Look Marvelous (this name bugs me) is a smokey greyish silver with lots of shimmer. It’s got a bit of a green look to it also. I am kind of “meh” about this one for some reason, not sure why. It’s nice enough, but I don’t don’t LOVE it. This was two coats.
Yodel Me On My Cell
Yodel Me On My Cell is a vivid blue with green shimmer. In the bottle you see a lot of green shimmer, but it doesn’t quite translate that much on the nail. It’s still one of my favs of this collection though, very nice. This was three coats.
Diva Of Geneva
Diva Of Geneva is a glowy jewel-toned pink/purple/red with multi-colored shimmer. What can I say, this one is the star of the show for me! I am totally enamored. This was three coats.
Overall I think this half of the collection is spot on. They really came up with some fabulous, interesting, unique colors, and I am very pleased with it.
Stay tuned for part II of this collection soon, which features the cremes (mostly reds, LOUD SIGH).
How are you guys feeling about this half?
-VV
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Curious how Lucerne-Tainly Look Marvelous compares to Zoya Edyta. I don’t know why, but that’s what I thought of when I saw it. Of course, I don’t have that polish yet.
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Hi Sarah,
Happy to note it looks nothing like it! Edtya is much darker, more green and more of a mossy/fern green, and with a strong gold shimmer.
Wooo! I think I like all of these and my wallet is not going to be happy w/ me in the fall between this, and Zoya’s and China Glaze’s fall collections. >.>
Hi Stephanie,
Glad you like them!
The Color to Watch is so pretty! How does Cuckoo for this Color compare with China Glaze’s Emerald Fitgerald? Thanks!
Hi Debbie,
Emerald Fitzgerald is a deeper, darker green.
wow Diva Of Geneva has my name written all over it! It’s just so pretty…
Hi Patricia,
I know it’s 10 times better in person too
I am finally starting to “get” the names! I got it when I saw the Color to Watch. That one is my favorite,and probably the only one I would buy. I like it so much!
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Hi starlight,
I like some of them but others…not so much haha!
These all look great. Diva of Geneva is definitely the start of the show in my opinion, though! Gorgeous.
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Hi Zara,
Agreed!
Ooh, great swatches! Definitely need all the shimmers…and pretty sure I’ve also got my eye on Ski Teal We Drop…can’t wait to see the rest of the swatches!
Hi Georgie,
Yeah the teal and purple in the other half are the only ones that appeal to me in the bottle (haven’t swatched them yet though).
Love these! I agree about Diva of Geneva…I have a lot of purples/reds, but this one looks unique to me! Thanks for the swatches!
Hi melli,
Yes it’s sooo gorgeous. One of those colors where you stare at your hands all the time
Kelly… do you remember La Boheme? It was the most beautiful color ever, IMO, sadly they discontinued it and I was horrified… so, do you think Diva of Geneva would be a comparable substitute? It looks like it’s pretty fab… is it duo-chrome-y? It’s GORG!!!!
Hi Di,
I never owned that so I couldn’t say, so sorry! It is amazing though…
I agree – Diva of Geneva is a dazzler! Looking forward to that one…
Hi Rachael,
Glad you like it!
Totally, completely smitten! I love the jewel tones, how perfect for fall! Think my husband will go for a “nail polish” line item in our budget?
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Hi Ashley,
Tell him it’s cheaper than a pair of shoes
These colors are so pretty! If it me or is OPI stepping out of the box???
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Hi Cindy,
Well they seem to be with these ones. With the second half, it’s definitely more “OPI” with all the red cremes. But I am very thankful for these ones!
Wow! These really are great! I agree with you about Diva…that one is a must have! Do you know when the release date is on these?
Hi Karen,
I believe they will be available at the beginning of August.
I totally need the Diva of Geneva!
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Hi Isabelle,
Yes you do
I was ready to not include The Color To Watch on my shopping list, but you just made me change my mind!
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Hi Belle,
Sooooo sorry (she says sarcastically)
Cuckoo For This Color is a color I’m liking! I think I may end up liking this whole collection and trying to find a way to get my hands on it.
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Hi Carinae L’etoile,
I really liked it also, very surprising!
Ooh I love the The Color To Watch one!! Such a great color (it looks like the metallic purple accent wall I painted in my bedroom).
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Hi Jeni,
Oooh a metallic purple wall! Sounds very cool.
Oh God – I love all but the blue and the grey ….. Thanks for the great pictures.
Hi emma,
You are welcome.
Diva of Geneva and The color to Watch are my favourite! The others are nice but…not so special, IMH
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Hi smALtY,
Glad you liked those two!
Loving the OPI, “Color to Watch,” “Yodel Me on My Cell, and Diva of Geneva” (Gorgeous and very pretty pink, purple and red jeweled color. ) Your right it is the star of the show. Along with The color to watch I love the lavender blue shade.
Hi Mc Huggs,
Happy you liked those ones, I also love that lavender shimmery blue color.
Great swatches, VV! I think I’ve reached nail polish saturation, though. These colors do nothing for me…
HI SB_Sweetie,
Really!? Well I guess there comes a time when it happens to everyone. You’ll be back soon, LOL!
<3 <3 <3 Diva Of Geneva <3 <3 <3 I also like the green one, of course
Hi Nea,
Of course, green is always nice to have
I like the finish on these. I like a frost, but not the streakiness, so these look great! Diva of Geneva is my favorite, and The Color to Watch is looking pretty good, too!
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I am usually all about the blues, by Diva if Geneva has all my attention, Gorgeous!
oooh, they’re lovely! I really like all of them actually.
Oh, these are all really beautiful! I think I’d really like to get all of them — will have to see what the creams are like, too. Thanks for the beautiful swatches.
How does Lucerne-Tainly Look Marvelous compare to China Glaze Jitterbug. I just bought most of the Vintage Vixen collection and I don’t think my wallet appreciates all of these new fall collections. However, I do think that Diva of Geneva and the Color to Watch are necessary for my well being!
I was wondering how does Lucerne-Tainly Look Marvelous compare to China Glaze Jitterbug. My wallet can’t handle all of the new fall collections. However, I think that Diva of Geneva and The Color to Watch are necessary for my well being in life!
Thank you so much for these swatches! I can’t wait for this collection, love Glitzerland and Colour to Watch.
Loving the new design of your site too!
Oh my goodness. So many must haves in this. I want the green, the gold, and the silver.
Man, I’m loving all of these… I don’t know which one I want more.
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I love diva of Jeneva and it suits you too! Loads of shimmers, not that I’m complaining LOL
The Color To Watch vs Zoya’s Adina? I know Adina is more of a duochrome, but are they overall similar colors? Or do I NEED both?!
Hi K,
Those colors are nothing alike actually
Diva of Geneva is totally gorgeous.
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Also is Diva of Geneva as bright as the picture conveys? Or is it a bit deeper?
Hi K,
The pic was taken in the sun so it’s going to look brighter than indoors. It is deep, but not dark really.
I’m not a fan of OPI’s names, but I love The Color To Watch and Cuckoo For This Color.. gotta have those!!
Ooh! I can’t wait to see the second half on you – I know there’s some reds in there but for some reason I’ve been really interested in these reds. I somehow got sucked into lemming them. But this half is GORGEOUS and I really want them all!
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Diva of Geneva, Cuckoo for this Color and The Color to Watch are my favourites! I hate that OPI is becoming harder to get. The only way I could easily get OPI is through etailers. The closest store to get OPI in my area is over an hour away. Actually, a hair salon in my hometown was selling the Summer Flutter colours but they were 10.50 each…
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I was so hoping to like nothing in this collection, but oh no! I love The Color to Watch, Cuckoo for this Color, and Diva of Geneva. I should just split my wallet in half and give one part to OPI and the other to MAC. Thanks for the gorgeous swatches!
great swatches!!
could you PLEEEEEEEEASE do a side by side comparison between China Glaze’s Emerald Fitgerald and Cuckoo for this Color?
i already got the former one, still thinking whether to get Cuckoo for this Color.
How close is Glitzerland to Dazzled by Gold? I, like most commenting here, also love Diva of Geneva!
hi Kelly!
I love love LOVE your website. I have spend hours on vampy varnish and am a nail polish fanatic! I don’t know why- but I find whenever OPI comes out with a new collection they always have a bunch of colours that I’ve just never seen before. Or shades of colours that are just so different! my very first polish was OPI when I was 12, and I’ve stayed loyal to the brand ever since! The colours that I will definetley purchase after looking at both parts of the collection are Diva of Geneva, Cuckoo for this colour and Yodel me on my cell! Which colours are your favorite?
Also, LOVING THE NEW LAYOUT
Hi Allison,
Thanks! My fav OPI colors are Who Are You Wearing?, Ink, Russian Navy & You Don’t Know Jacques
Diva of Geneva reminds me so much of that oldie revlon, Purple Potion i think it was called, from about the same time rock royalty and rocker chic were released. I might have to get it just to make a comparison
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Color To Watch is a must have!
cant wait to lay my hands on these once they’re available here! (: